History remembers the broad strokes of ancient warfare. We’ll never forget things like gunpowder, the phalanx, and war elephants. This is understandable, as these drive the imagination and help steer ...
Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,100-year-old lead sling bullet at the ancient city of Hippos in Israel, inscribed with the Greek word “learn” as a sarcastic taunt to besieging enemies. Believed to ...